. >> i contacted use again. they said i could send in the shoes that i collect and they would remanufacture them and into different purposes. >> absolutely proud. over the top. he collected over 4,000 pairs, pairs of shoes. we counted every single one of them. >> reporter: use again's mission is to convert textiles from land filled and they partnered with eco eric two years ago. >> we really appreciate that. a lot of shoes will be reused by people who can't afford shoes. >> reporter: they plan to recycle or repurpose them. they made a $1,000 donation to a nonprofit organization fostering clean-up efforts. eco eric's message to people. >> i think they should like open their eyes and look out to the world and see what they can do with their stuff. i think we should reduce our waste, yeah. and do something with your stuff besides throw them in the trash, because they end up in a landfill. >> good to see that guy stepping up. >> oh. >> oh. >> i can't follow that one. >> thank you. somebody call the emmy committee. >